Sterling Napa Valley Merlot 2006

Clear signs of Napa Valley in this Merlot. It greets the nose with a perfume loaded with raspberry truffles, cloves and some tropical floral notes. The mouthfeel is velvety and the palate hosts blueberry and pomegranate flavors laced with oak and spice. Towards the end, strong closing nuances of brambly berries and licorice.